US Bridges

FM 95 over Parallel Creek

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 111740070603021

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 95 over Parallel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 95 over Parallel Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 95
CrossesParallel Creek
Location3.7 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 95
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76471, -94.48173
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2016)
Projected traffic487 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 95 over Parallel Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 95 over Parallel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 95 over Parallel Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 95 over Parallel Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 95 over Parallel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.